India, Feb. 28 -- An Indian founder travelling on a Qatar Airways flight to Barcelona witnessed an unexpected diversion after escalating tensions in the Middle East led to the closure of Iraqi airspace.

The passenger, identified as Varun Krishnan, shared a video on X that captures the captain's announcement about the sudden change in route.

Sharing the clip online, Krishnan wrote: "On a Qatar Airways flight to Barcelona and the captain just came on PA to announce diversion back to Doha as Iraq airspace is closed."

Watch the clip here:

The announcement came as multiple countries across the region imposed airspace restrictions following military escalation involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

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